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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Catharine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 649 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or St. Catharine?
- Saint Catharine College is 104.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at St. Catharine than University of Illinois at Springfield ($19,732.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than St. Catharine ($11,733 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,636 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 52.4% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($14,175 vs. $9,299)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 120 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or St. Catharine? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between St. Catharine and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $14,500 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $33,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,182 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Catharine graduates. ($18,793 vs. $19,975)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than St. Catharine graduates. ($194 vs. $206)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/